New construction of a 22,000 square feet two-story Library. The contemporary design includes a lobby; children’s, teen and literacy areas, and a roof deck, courtyard and atrium. The project is a net-zero energy building (NZEB)–the first in San Mateo County. The new library also includes a large rooftop photovoltaic array and other energy-reducing building features. Naturally weathering materials (wood, concrete, Cor-Ten steel, copper, zinc, and stone) along with the judicious use of glazing, contributes to a design that is sophisticated yet fits well in its neighborhood. The library features daylit interior spaces, outdoor reading plazas, acoustically separated areas for teen activities, and a flexible maker space. This project was awarded Library of the Year 2019 by the AIA.
The Library was one of six recognized by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) along with the American Library Association (ALA) for excellence in architectural design.
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